As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Welsh.) Guiban, a fly. Gibean, in Gaelic, signifies a hunch-back; Gibb-ing, the son of Gilbert.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Surname type: From given name or forename

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

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